Seamus Power fought hard at the RSM Classic and secured a conditional PGA Tour card for 2026! Find out how the Irish golfer climbed the FedEx Fall standings to earn his spot.
We break down Power’s performance at the Seaside Course, including key birdies and his final round score of 67. Learn about his impressive comeback and what this conditional card means for his future on the PGA Tour.
Also, get the latest on Sami Valimaki’s victory and how it impacted the FedEx Cup standings. Find out who else made moves and who just missed out on full tour status for next season.
Sheamus P’s PGA Tour journey takes a thrilling twist. Power, a rising golf talent, narrowly missed securing a full PGA Tour card for 2026, but his performance at the RSM Classic in Georgia earned him a conditional card, keeping his dreams alive. Power entered the tournament with high hopes, ranked 129th in the FedEx fall standings. The pressure was on as only the top 100 would secure the coveted full tour status for the upcoming year. But Power had his sights set on a comeback. And what a comeback it almost was. Power’s joint seventh place finish at the RSM Classic propelled him 12 spots up the FedEx Cup standings, landing him at a provisional 117th place. But here’s where it gets interesting. The top 125 gain conditional status, allowing them to compete in approximately 20 tournaments. The final round on the seaside course was a true test of power skills. Starting the day tied for eighth, he began with a bang, sinking a 10-ft birdie putt on the par4 first hole. But the real challenge was yet to come. Power maintained his composure, adding another birdie on the par 57th. However, a dropped shot on the eighth hole kept the tension high as he completed the front nine in 34. But this is where the controversy begins. Some argue that Power’s true potential was held back by a single mistake. As the round progressed, Powered the par for 13th and the par 317th, signing off with an impressive 67. His total score of minus8 for the tournament placed him just five shots behind the eventual winner Sari Velamari of Finland. But was it enough? While Power may feel the sting of missing the top 100, his rise from 145th place at the start of the month is a testament to his determination. And the drama didn’t end there. Velar’s victory not only secured him a two-year tour exemption, but also rocketed him 23 spots to 51st in the FedEx Cup four point standings. This achievement guarantees his spot in the first two major events of 2026. A remarkable feat. Max McGrevy, who finished second, also had reason to celebrate as his surge was projected to boost him to 60th in the standings. But the real surprise came from Ricky Castillo, whose final round 62 propelled him to third place at minus 21. However, his projected finish of 102nd left him just outside the full tour status zone. So, was Power’s climb up the rankings a triumph or a missed opportunity? Did the pressure get to him or was it a strategic masterclass? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
